“It is for sale. And you own the copyright.”
Husband In Tears After Wife Secretly Publishes Book He Wrote As A Child
‘The feeling a little bit lost and the, ‘How does she do it?’ It’s isolating and it’s universal.’: Mom addresses ‘growing pains’ of motherhood
“I think these are the growing pains of motherhood that we don’t talk about — the words that exist beneath the surface of ‘How’s the baby?’ and ‘Are you sleeping?'”
‘People think I’m done now. I think I’m just beginning.’: 82-year-old steals hearts by getting her 1st tattoo
It’s never too late to do what you want in life.
I Survived Another Day Of Solo Parenting – Yet I Still Find Myself Wishing I Was Like Other Moms
“This is what toxic motherhood does.”
‘You never age out of the need for parents, family, and belonging.’: Adult adoptee says ‘there’s ALWAYS hope for healing’
“If there are two words in my life that were robbed from me, tainted for me, and distorted beyond all means, it would be ‘mom’ and ‘dad.’ Being adopted at 26 created a foundation that changed everything for me.”
‘I once knew a young, first-time foster mom. She was fearful, self-centered, and self-protective.’: Woman shares true meaning of being a foster mom
“Hi, it’s me. I’m that mom.”
‘We had only a few weeks to save her. 7,000 miles away, a doctor said, ‘I can help your baby!’: Woman thanks ‘real-life Dr. McDreamy’ for saving daughter from ‘half of a heart syndrome’ with in-womb surgery
“Ever since I was in school, Grey’s Anatomy has been my favorite show, but never in my wildest dreams did I expect life to cross lines with it like this.”
‘A nurse whispered at my bedside, ‘Pray honey, just pray.’ She squeezed my hand and reminded me to have faith as tears streamed down.’: Mom recalls traumatic birth of daughter, is thankful for ‘the gift of life’
“Everything was well. Our daughter would arrive in 10 days. Life was perfect and time felt endless. And then, I woke up suddenly. Gushing. A pop. Something so loud even my boyfriend jumped.”
‘You told the doctor your baby wasn’t going to die; everyone was talking about you.’ He pointed to my belly and said, ‘This is the baby?’: Young woman births rainbow baby despite pregnancy complications, doubt from others
“When I got pregnant the first time, I was 21 years old. I was married, but honestly, unhappy. Very quickly I came around to see the little life growing inside me was pure and innocent, and I fell in love. I decided I would try.”
‘There are incredible people in this world a phone call away.’: Wrong number sparks 20-year friendship for two strangers
“I just grabbed it and said, ‘Wait wait wait, before you go, who are you, where are you from, what are you trying to do? And we started talking.'”
4 Coping Strategies For Infertility During The Holidays
“For most of us, the holidays are a magical time of connecting with family and consuming our body weight in delicious treats. But for those of us struggling with infertility, it is full of triggers.”
‘I’m not sure I will get to meet Santa.’: Boy fighting leukemia gifted magical day to ‘be a kid again’ at North Pole
“He walked in the door, turned the corner, and his face lit up… it was magical. He forgot everything that happened in the hospital.”
‘I couldn’t be more proud. I can’t even sign at this point, I’m out of words.’: Deaf football team makes history with consecutive wins
“Deaf people can play sports. Deaf people are great athletes.”
‘He took his last breaths with our son on his chest, and my hand in his hand.’: Woman induces baby via c-section 3 weeks early so terminally ill husband can meet newborn son
“ICU doctors entered my room. ‘Your husband is declining fast. He has a matter of a few hours.’ It was either a c-section right at that moment, or Jb would not have the opportunity to meet our son. Without a question in my mind, I said, ‘Let’s go.’ Some told me they’ll never forget this act of selflessness. Some called my actions brave and heroic. I just call it love.”
‘Tears streamed down my face. I had a decision to make. Stay home, heartbroken, or travel Europe by myself.’: Divorcee shares self-love journey after infidelity
“Since I was a little girl, I’ve had a fear of abandonment, of being by myself. The universe was giving me a clear way to go face it, head-on. So, with the fear of the unknown, a broken heart still bleeding, and no plans in place—I stepped on a plane across the world.”
‘I couldn’t contain my excitement, needles and all. I thought I knew everything I needed. I was wrong.’: Woman remains positive through endometriosis diagnosis, infertility battle
“I didn’t know fear, joy, worry, sadness, and excitement could all coexist.”
I Did Not Feel Back To ‘Normal’ Several Weeks Postpartum—And It’s Time We Talk About It
“The idea it would usher in some kind of return to normal life was one of the biggest misconceptions I had during pregnancy and early parenthood.”
‘Is there any chance Santa is still real?’: Mom says ‘no one prepares you for the first Christmas your last baby doesn’t believe anymore’
“You’ll look at elves and Santa’s cookie plate like they’re familiar old friends you have to say goodbye to. You’ll comb through social media photos and wonder how the cute little girl is a mere days from being an adult. You’ll wonder if you’ve still got what it takes to impress your grown-up kids with Christmas magic.”
‘I can’t help but think what I’d have missed out on if I stayed afraid of being awkward.’: Woman starts beautiful friendship with neighbor
“It’s one thing to ask a person’s name when you just meet or move into the neighborhood. But when you’ve lived on the same street for almost a decade, the period for normal social introductions has long expired.”
‘Dear Santa, please make corona go away,’ two of three of my kids asked on their Christmas lists this year.’: Mom shares touching reminder on true meaning of Christmas
“I had to pre-empt them that, well, you may not be able to deliver. And because of that, I have a new ask Dear Santa, and I hope you will oblige.”
‘What are your hands doing?’ you asked, instead of inquiring about what she wants for Christmas.’: Autism mama urges ‘tis the season to spread awareness’ after Santa makes fun of stimming
“To the Santa who made fun of my daughter’s flapping: my kids have waited all year to sit on your coveted lap. My little girl is seven. This might be the last year she believes in your magic. Next time you see a child like mine—consider it beautiful, not bizarre.”
‘When I look at this photo 10, 15, or 20 years from now, will I remember how old you guys were?’: Mom of 5 shares reminder to cherish every moment with kids
“I don’t have a spare minute to slow down and enjoy it, but I don’t want to miss anything.”
‘Eventually, they fall asleep. Their little eyes flutter and they dream of all the things you did for them. And my god, the hard… it’s worth it.’: Mom urges empathy ‘even those minutes you hate’
“It’s bedtime and I just want to check the f*ck out. I feel the grumble in my throat. The hoarseness as I’m asked for something else. And I wanna scream. But I don’t. Because they’re only kids. And it’s so hard not to be an assh*le to them.”
Her Body And Mind Hurt But Still She Moms On—Because If A Mom Doesn’t Do It, It Won’t Get Done
“There’s always a phone call to make, a load of laundry to be dried, a meal to be made, a snack to be opened, and a bill to be paid.”
An Ode To The Mother-In-Law I Was Supposed To Hate
“I was that rebel woman, struck down by a hard life, almost too independent and broken to be loved. I wanted to hate her because the whole mom thing failed with me growing up, so why would I want one now?”